Sanheim and Ristolainen: Defense Anchors

When the Flyers needed defense most, Travis Sanheim and Rasmus Ristolainen delivered like never before. Sanheim, a disciplined veteran, set career highs in goals and points while staying penalty-free in the final 26 games — proving his leadership on and off the ice. Ristolainen, recovering from surgery, found his rhythm after December, bringing physicality and puck movement to the lineup. Together, they formed the heart of the Flyers’ playoff push, with the team wisely choosing not to trade Ristolainen at the deadline. Their chemistry and grit were the unsung engine behind the team’s success — and they proved why they’re the backbone of this defense. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6fc52b8cc2668e39